Patient Care Technician: Compassionate, Team-Oriented Care

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring a safe, clean care environment.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years in acute care or are currently enrolled in a nursing program, with a focus on infection prevention, confidentiality, and collaborative communication within the care team.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a nursing program preferred.
• CPCT or CNA certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with basic patient care and maintain a safe, organized environment.
• Record vital signs and other data and report to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Support meals, bathing, grooming, mobility, and hygiene tasks.
• Assist with positioning and mobility using aids.
• Collect urine/stool samples and perform finger-stick glucose monitoring; document results.
• Communicate patient information to the care team and maintain professionalism.
• Maintain infection control and proper PPE usage.
• Participate in performance improvement and safety initiatives.
• May provide continuous observation as required.
• Perform other duties and maintain attendance.

Skills

Patient care basics

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety & confidentiality

Education

Nursing student enrollment preferred

Job description

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring a safe, clean care environment.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years in acute care or are currently enrolled in a nursing program, with a focus on infection prevention, confidentiality, and collaborative communication within the care team.